Dongzhimen Subdistrict () is a district on the northeastern side of
Dongcheng District,
Beijing,
China
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. As of 2020, the subdistrict's total population is 46,712.
The subdistrict got its current name from
Dongzhimen
Dongzhimen (; lit. "East Straight Gate") was a gate in the old Beijing city fortifications. It is now a commercial center and transportation node in Beijing. Latimer D. (2014) ''The Improbable Beijing Guidebook'', Sinomaps, Beijing, , p.69
Histor ...
(), a gate of the
Beijing city wall
The Beijing city fortifications were Defensive wall, walls with series of towers and gates constructed in the city of Beijing, China in the early 1400s until they were partially demolished in 1965 for the construction of the 2nd Ring Road and Line ...
that used to exist in this area.
History
Administrative Division
As of 2021, there are 10
communities
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within the subdistrict:
Landmarks
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Workers Indoor Arena
References
External links Official website
{{Subdistricts of Dongcheng District, Beijing
Dongcheng District, Beijing
Subdistricts of Beijing